IMDb rating of 8.1 from Indian audiences reflects strong word-of-mouth; critics split between praise for Avinash Tiwary's menacing turn and frustration at the show's drift into black-and-white moralising after episode three.
Renewal: A standalone sequel, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, was announced in August 2023 and released in 2025 as a separate story, not a continuation of this season. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12022 · 7 eps | 25 November 2022 | 7.8 | n/a | 8.1/10 | WORTH-IT |
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The premiere establishes both principals with economy - the gangster's origin and the officer's posting sketched in parallel. Dhulia grounds the storytelling in actual Bihar geography and social texture, making the stakes feel lived-in from the first frame.
Full episode review →The finale brings the long cat-and-mouse game to its real-crime resolution. The season earns its climax through patient accumulation of detail, though the tonal shift toward triumph undercuts the moral complexity the show built early on.
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